Pharmacy Technician: pay, skills & FAQs
What does a pharmacy technician need?
A high school diploma and state registration; PTCB certification is common.
Top skills employers ask for
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make?
Typical US pay for a pharmacy technician is about $17โ$23 per hour (roughly $35Kโ$48K a year full time). Pay depends on location, experience, shift and employer. Each listing on Click2Job shows the employer's pay when they share it.
What qualifications do I need to become a pharmacy technician?
A high school diploma and state registration; PTCB certification is common.
What skills do employers look for?
The skills that come up most in pharmacy technician job descriptions are: Prescription filling, Inventory, Insurance billing, Attention to detail, Customer service, Pharmacy software. Put the ones you have near the top of your resume, using the same words the job post uses.
How many pharmacy technician jobs are open right now?
There are 39 pharmacy technician jobs open on Click2Job right now, including 19 remote or work-from-home roles. Listings update every hour.
Where are the most pharmacy technician jobs?
Right now the most openings are in California City, CA; Rosamond, CA. You can search any city or choose "Remote".
Which companies are hiring pharmacy technicians?
Employers with open pharmacy technician roles right now include Symbria Rx Services, CVS Health, Jessie Trice Community Health System, Caduceus Healthcare Inc..
Can I get a pharmacy technician job with no experience?
Many employers hire entry-level candidates, especially if you can show related skills, volunteer work, or a certification. Search "entry level pharmacy technician" and look for listings that mention training.
How do I apply on Click2Job?
Click Apply on any listing. You don't need an account. For jobs posted directly on Click2Job you can upload your resume right on the job page; other listings take you to the employer's application.
Pay figures are estimates of typical US pay for this role and vary by location, experience and employer.